Scottish Hydro has launched a major transmission construction framework competition. The £7.4bn programme covers civils, buildings, overhead lines, and underground cable works across Scotland.
Universal’s Bedfordshire resort has moved closer to full construction delivery. Government-backed infrastructure funding will support transport, utilities, and enabling works for the £5bn leisure destination.
Murphy has reported record workload alongside stronger year-end cash reserves. The contractor closed 2025 with revenue of £1.58bn, operating profit of £86.1m, net cash of £412.4m, and an £8.17bn order book.
AtkinsRéalis will support delivery of Belfast Rapid Transit phase two. The £124.5m programme will extend rapid transit provision into north and south Belfast through design, procurement support, stakeholder coordination, and construction supervision.
Muse and Homes England have submitted Slough’s £640m regeneration plans. The North West Quadrant proposal would deliver around 1,500 homes, commercial space, retail, leisure, public realm, and a major brownfield construction programme.
Corscale has appointed contractors for its 140MW Iver data centre. McLaren Construction and Phoenix ME will begin predevelopment, enabling works, remediation, utilities diversion, and substation coordination on the Court Lane campus.
Agetur has filed for administration protection after losses widened sharply. The housing groundworks contractor reported higher revenue but weaker profitability in its latest accounts.
National Grid has opened consultation on Eastern Green Link 5. The proposed high-voltage route would connect Scotland and England through mainly offshore infrastructure.
BAM has secured its first ASTI contract for Aberdeenshire gridworks. The BAM and Siemens Energy joint venture will deliver SSEN Transmission’s Greens 400kV substation.
Poland’s CPK airport programme has drawn strong roads interest early. Eleven bidders are competing for a roads package valued at around €400m.